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On which day of the week was Jesus crucified - Wednesday or Thursday? Jesus was crucified the day before the Sabbath (Mark 15:42). He also died on the Preparation Day which was not only the preparation day of the Passover but the preparation of the weekly Sabbath.
The Bible explicitly states, in all four Gospels, that Jesus was crucified on preparation day (Matthew 27:62; Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54; John 19:14,31). He rose again on the first day of the week (Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1; Luke 24:1; John 20:1).
Three days would include His burial on Friday, Saturday (the Sabbath), and Sunday. We read in Matthew 16:21 and Luke 9:22 that Jesus predicted His resurrection on the third day. Some argue that a Friday death and Sunday resurrection do not fit Matthew 12:40.
Jesus was crucified (Matthew 27:32-61; Mark 15:21-47; Luke 23:26-56; John 19:17-47); “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left” (Luke 23:33).
After Wednesday (day 1), after Thursday (day 2), after Friday (day 3), and after Saturday (day 4), Jesus rose after four days on Sunday—too many days with a Wednesday crucifixion. Problems with a Friday Crucifixion
According to the best estimates of biblical scholars and historical evidence, Jesus died on Friday, April 3rd, AD 33, at approximately 3 PM, a few hours before the beginning of Passover day and the Sabbath.
Friday, the day of the crucifixion was the first day. Saturday was the Jewish Sabbath and the second day. The third day was the day of the resurrection , celebrated on the Christian calendar as Easter.
We conclude that Jesus was most likely crucified on April 3, AD 33. While other dates are possible, believers can take great assurance from the fact that the most important historical events in Jesus’s life, such as the crucifixion, are firmly anchored in human history.
Updated on September 25, 2024. The passion of Jesus Christ is the main focus of the Easter season for Christians, especially on Good Friday. The timeline of Jesus' death is explained here as recorded in Scripture, including the happenings just before and immediately following the crucifixion.
Scripture: Matthew 27:35-44; Mark 15:24-32; Luke 23:33-43; and John 19:18-27. Jesus is crucified between two criminals. Sunlight remains. The soldiers gamble for Jesus's garments (in fulfillment of Psalms 22:18). The inscription, "King of the Jews" is affixed amid much scoffing.